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I am wondering if it is ok and/or advisable to update my bios, and which method is the best / easiest way to do it.
Currently, I am running v18.01 which is about 4 versions old. I was thinking of flashing the newest version:
ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 BIOS v21.02
Should I just do it through the current bios screen at POST or should I put it on a USB (renamed) and flash from the USB port
in the rear of the MB. Or is it possible to flash from within Windows itself ? Please see my spec's bellow and Thank You !!
BIOS Date: 12/08/2023
BIOS Version: 1801
UEFI BIOS: Capable
Motherboard Model: ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI
Motherboard Chipset: Intel Z790 (Raptor Lake-S PCH)
Intel ME Version: 16.1, Build 2307, Hot Fix 30
WINDOWS.11 PRO 23H2

I am wondering if it is ok and/or advisable to update my bios, and which method is the best / easiest way to do it.
Currently, I am running v18.01 which is about 4 versions old. I was thinking of flashing the newest version:
ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 BIOS v21.02
Should I just do it through the current bios screen at POST or should I put it on a USB (renamed) and flash from the USB port
in the rear of the MB. Or is it possible to flash from within Windows itself ? Please see my spec's bellow and Thank You !!
BIOS Date: 12/08/2023
BIOS Version: 1801
UEFI BIOS: Capable
Motherboard Model: ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI
Motherboard Chipset: Intel Z790 (Raptor Lake-S PCH)
Intel ME Version: 16.1, Build 2307, Hot Fix 30
WINDOWS.11 PRO 23H2
- Windows Build/Version
- Windows 11 PRO 23H2 (22631.3085)
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- Win 11
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- HYTE Y70 Dual Chamber Mid-Tower ATX Case
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- Intel Core i7-14700K
- Motherboard
- ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI
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- 64 GB DDR5-7000 SDRAM
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